The Hill Articles: October 5, 2018

Lawyer: Ford found Trump mocking her testimony ‘very hurtful’ Dan Rather: Collins ‘misses her moment to be a hero’ by voting for Kavanaugh McConnell: Kavanaugh fight a ‘wake-up call’ ahead of November election GOP lawmaker reports ‘threatening’ Twitter messages to police Kagan warns that Supreme Court may not have a swing vote anymore GOP senator: Kavanaugh ‘won’t feel like a winner’ after confirmation Ford lawyers blast ‘numerous false claims’ about FBI investigation ahead of Kavanaugh confirmation vote How Kavanaugh got the votes  Murkowski says she opposes Kavanaugh’s nomination, but will vote ‘present’ Possible 2020 Dems react to Kavanaugh securing votes needed for Senate confirmation Capitol Police make over 100 arrests during anti-Kavanaugh protests Deficit soars to $782 billion in 2018 Senate set for rare all-night session ahead of Kavanaugh vote Key lawmaker promises investigation into Kavanaugh if Dems retake House Trump Jr. slams Manchin over timing of Kavanaugh decision: ‘Real profile in courage’ Liberal group cuts support for Dems Manchin, Bredesen over Kavanaugh Overnight Health Care — Presented By National Partnership for Women & Families — Kavanaugh secures votes for confirmation | Collins cites record on health care cases in ‘yes’ decision Are children paying the price for employment? Mueller moves for forfeiture order to seize Manafort assets European antitrust official: Google showing progress in shopping comparison case UK cybersecurity backs Apple, Amazon’s refutations of Bloomberg report Kavanaugh secures votes needed for Senate confirmation Susan Rice clarifies ‘not making any announcements’ about challenging Collins Overnight Defense: Pompeo heads to North Korea at pivotal moment | Pentagon, White House deny report on Air Force secretary | US tensions grow with China, Iran Hillicon Valley: Facebook rift over exec’s support for Kavanaugh | Dem worried about Russian trolls jumping into Kavanaugh debate | China pushes back on Pence George H.W. Bush salutes Collins after speech supporting Kavanaugh Amazon trades short-term costs for long-term goodwill with wage hike Manchin drowned out by protesters as he explains vote Avenatti pushes back after Collins blasts client’s allegations in Senate floor speech Trump replaces federal personnel director New Yorker media critic: CNN has gone from ‘we cover the world’ to ‘all-Trump’ network Overnight Energy — Presented by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance — Judge upholds Obama’s marine monument | GOP lawmakers worried states using water rule to block fossil fuels | Lawmakers press Trump ahead of ethanol decision MTV star ‘The Situation’ sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion Sarah Palin to Murkowski after Kavanaugh vote: ‘I can see 2022 from my house’ Harris to sexual assault survivors: ‘Don’t let this process bully you into silence’ The Senate needs to cool it Manchin says he will vote for Kavanaugh Federal judge rules against Sessions’s effort to hit sanctuary cities Collins to support Kavanaugh, securing enough votes for confirmation A national security imperative: Bipartisan cooperation GOP Senator: We will not be bullied by ‘the screams of paid protesters’ White women’s educational attainment is the best predictor of their political views Watch live: Collins announces Kavanaugh vote Dem senator: ‘Unlikely’ Kavanaugh docs will be turned over before vote Ruth Bader Ginsburg denies DOJ request to block Ross deposition in 2020 Census case Police officer found guilty of second-degree murder in shooting of Chicago teen NOAA’s backward plan to sacrifice ocean health for blue economy People will pay less attention to the economy as it improves, says campaign reporter O’Reilly lashes out at ‘left wing mob’ over sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh Rick Scott more likely than other Republicans to get greater support from Hispanics, says campaign reporter McConnell ‘optimistic’ about Kavanaugh vote after lunch with Collins Post prints blank column in solidarity with missing Saudi columnist Coal ash didn’t pollute NC river above state standards, officials say American Bar Association reopening Kavanaugh evaluation due to ‘temperament’ Study: Insurers returning to pre-ObamaCare profitability Economists predict a 2020 recession; don’t take it as gospel Sustainability is critical to modern manufacturing Pollster says Kavanaugh’s confirmation could drive down GOP enthusiasm Conservative writer says Trump should ‘stay out of sphere of accusations’ The Hill’s Reid Wilson says conservatives are widening the gap in the Texas Senate race Dem super PAC won’t back Bredesen after his backing of Kavanaugh On The Money: Jobless rate hits 49-year low | Officials face legal obstacles to pursuing tax charges against Trump | Tax story prompts calls to revise estate rules Graham: Trump mistook old video of North Korea for live missile launch Global health security threats — despite worldwide responses, there’s much more to do Police: Florida man threatened to shoot ‘weak Republicans’ who voted against Kavanaugh confirmation White House confident Kavanaugh will be confirmed NBC National Correspondent Steve Kornacki on birth of political tribalism Facing the storm: Congress must ask hard questions before the next disaster Gianforte offers GOP senator plane to return for Kavanaugh vote Facebook dealing with internal fallout over exec’s support for Kavanaugh Graham once thought Trump would pick Judge Judy instead of Kavanaugh: ‘I swear to God’ Kudlow calls on China to stop illegal trading practices GOP senators ask EPA to block states that have ‘hijacked’ rule to stop fossil fuel production Are we truly prepared for a war with Russia or China? What America’s Thinking: October 5, 2018 Supporters launch dueling GoFundMe campaigns for Kavanaugh and Ford CNN chief political correspondent: ‘Hard to see with the math’ how Kavanaugh doesn’t get confirmed UFC founder Dana White says Americans should be able to disagree politically without being disagreeable The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Citi — Senate advances Kavanaugh nomination in key vote | Manchin, Murkowski break ranks with their parties | Collins final decision at 3pm Melania Trump dances with orphans in Kenya Rising Panel: Erielle Davidson and Jennifer Holdsworth on Heitkamp’s plans to vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh Female Dem candidate describes fighting off attempted rapist in 1980s Azerbaijan ambassador to U.S. discusses his country’s relationship with Russia, Iran, and the world Israel sets sights on moon landing Flake to vote ‘yes’ on Kavanaugh Leaders of anti-Kavanaugh demonstrations promise to make him an election issue if he is appointed to Supreme Court Court upholds Obama’s Atlantic Ocean national monument Murkowski: Kavanaugh ‘good man’ but maybe ‘not the right man for the court’ Everything you need to know about Kavanaugh controversy Brzezinski: Kavanaugh ‘cried like a baby’ in Senate hearing GOP confident Collins will back Kavanaugh Kudlow says latest job numbers proof economic boom is gathering steam America hits best unemployment rate in 49 years thanks to tax cuts Anti-abortion rights Dem candidates dwindle as party shifts left House Democrat questions big tech on possible foreign influence in Kavanaugh debate Kavanaugh protesters bring beer, chant ‘chug’ outside McConnell’s home NYT Trump tax returns story proves ‘swindler’ doesn’t ‘fall far from the tree,’ says Dem strategist Blame Senate, not FBI, for Kavanaugh travesty Why cripple the US economy with tariffs when it’s hitting full stride? Fox News host compares Dem treatment of Kavanaugh to crucifixion of Jesus Financial Times says Hong Kong refuses to renew editor’s work visa Protests matter, but only turnout can save American democracy GOP senator’s hometown paper rips him for ‘medieval attitude toward all women’ President Trump continues to advance free trade Ben Shapiro on Amy Schumer protest arrest: ‘Best acting she’s done in years’ Trump tweets support for vulnerable House GOP tax writer Manchin, Murkowski break ranks on key Kavanaugh vote The weak American hand in Syria NBC political reporter skeptical Kavanaugh will energize GOP voters through midterms Kavanaugh advances in key Senate vote Afghan officials reject push to privatize war Interpol president reported missing after China trip ‘Welcome to Oceania, Judge Kavanaugh; please exit America to the left’ Grassley: ‘We won’t know how it’s going to go until everybody casts their vote’ Collins to announce Kavanaugh position on Friday afternoon Steven Seagal abruptly leaves interview after sexual assault questions Colbert compares Kavanaugh report to nuclear codes: But ‘they’ve given the launch codes to an idiot’ Dershowitz: Calls to fire Kavanaugh from Harvard is ‘sexual McCarthyism’ Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the U.S. says he’s impressed with Trump’s Russia approach All sides prepare for elections in Afghanistan Tomi Lahren: Protesting has been ‘cheapened by these man-hating feminists’ China hits back at Pence accusations of meddling in US elections DC United CEO Jason Levien talks new stadium Ford friend has said she was pressured to revisit Kavanaugh statement: report Watch live: Senate to hold crucial first vote on Kavanaugh nomination Trump administration moves ahead with plans to rewrite self-driving cars rules California passes historic truth in small-business lending law — Congress should take note Understanding ‘the white women thing’ Poll: Dems have 2-point lead on generic ballot for control of Congress Trump: Anti-Kavanaugh protesters ‘are paid professionals’ Term limits for justices are the best way to fix this Supreme Court mess North Korea, South Korea hold high-level talks in Pyongyang Conway: Assault survivors should be angry with their attackers, not GOP senators Unemployment hits 49-year low, economy adds 134K jobs in September Unreasonable demands stifle real environmental progress India agrees to $5B deal for Russian missiles amid US threats Three policy icebergs that could sink our economic ship Kimmel lists ‘things that have lasted longer’ than FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation Rising: October 5, 2018 The fight for Brett Kavanaugh is really the fight for conservatism Trump campaign email mistakenly calls for Kavanaugh to be confirmed to Senate Houston City Council changes rules to block opening of ‘adult love brothel’ Congolese doctor, Yazidi activist win Nobel Peace Prize for work to end sexual violence The FCC is tasked with solving the digital divide and it’s making things worse To improve health outcomes federal and state governments must collaborate The Hill’s Morning Report — Historic vote on Kavanaugh to come amid protests, anger Legal obstacles to pursuing tax charges against Trump family Trump tax story prompts calls to revise estate rules Trump immigration measures struggle in the courts